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President's Secretariat
Envoys of three Nations Present Credentials through Video Conference
(The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from Heads of Mission from New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Uzbekistan today. This was the second time that credentials presentation in Rashtrapati Bhavan happened through video-conference in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The Heads of Mission, who presented their credentials, were:
1. H.E. Mr. David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand
2. H.E. Sir Philip Barton, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom
3. H.E. Mr. Akhatov Dilshod Khamidovich, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Speaking on the occasion, President Kovind conveyed his warm wishes to the envoys on their appointment. He noted that India had deep rooted ties with all the three countries and was privileged to share a common outlook on key global issues with them. The President noted that enhancing global cooperation was the need of the hour to effectively tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, he stated that India was in the forefront of ongoing international efforts to defeat the pandemic. Expressing happiness at the vibrant state of relations with the three countries, President Kovind emphasized that as a member of the UN Security Council for the term 2021-22, India looked forward to working with the international community to strengthen global peace and prosperity.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Bhavnagar organised a Seminar and Quiz Competition
Sub-regional Office of Field Operations Division, National Statistical Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, Bhavnagar organised a seminar and quiz competition on 16th February 2023 in Bhavnagar in association with Maharaj Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University. This event was intended to enlighten the students about various facets of Indian Official Statistical System and promote awareness about NSO and its’ activities. Around 140 students from the M. K. Bhavnagar University including its’ affiliated colleges along with 11 faculty members participated in the event which was held in the senate hall of the University campus.
The event was inaugurated by Shri S K Bhanawat, Dy. DG & Regional Head of the Regional Office, Ahmedabad by lighting of lamp. In his inaugural address Shri Bhanawat, Dy. DG & Regional Head of the Regional Office, Ahmedabad highlighted the importance of official statistics in the policy formulations. Dr. M M Trivedi, Vice Chancellor, M K Bhavnagar University thanked NSO for the seminar and advised the students to utilize the information shared during this seminar for better future prospects. Dr. Umesh M Raval, OSD, Examination & Prof. & Head, Department of Statistics, M J College of Commerce, Bhavnagar motivated the students to give emphasis on learning. Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Prof. & Head, Department of Statistics, Sir P. P. Institute of Science, Bhavnagar also participated in the event. Smt. H B Jajal, SSO & Incharge of the Sub-Regional Office made a presentation on various surveys being undertaken by NSO and about the career opportunities for the students in the field of Statistics. The quiz was conducted by Senior Statistical Officers Ms. Kunali and Ms. Ann E. Navina. Shri A J Parmar, Assistant Director, Regional Office, Ahmedabad alongwith other officials of SRO also participated in the event. Team comprising Mr.Galiya Mihir & Mr. Bhavesh Dihora from Dept. of Statistics, M K Bhavnagar university stood as winners of the quiz competition. Team comprising Mr. Gariya Pranav J & Mr. Digesh Gadhadara & from M J College of Commerce and team comprising Mr. Ghaghalka Harsh & Mr. Bhatt Madhav from Sir P P Institute of Science stood as Second and Third respectively. These students were awarded with exciting prizes. Other students who participated in the Quiz were given certificate of participation.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 27.28 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.18 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India for containment and management of the pandemic, along with Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour.
Implementation of the Liberalized and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1st May 2021.
Under the Strategy, in every month 50% of the total Central Drugs Laboratory  cleared vaccine doses of any manufacturer would be procured by Govt. of India. It would continue to make these doses available to the State Govts totally free of cost as was being done earlier.
More than 27.28 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through Government of India  and through direct state procurement category.
Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 25,10,03,417 doses .
More than 2.18 crore  COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Furthermore, more than 56,70,350 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
FLOOD FORECASTING STATIONS
A collaboration agreement between Google and Central Water Commission  was signed for a period of 3 years effective from 2nd June 2018. Under the agreement, the Parties agreed to share technical expertise in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, geospatial mapping and analysis of hydrological observation data to collaborate on  improving flood prediction systems, which will help provide location-targeted, actionable flood warnings ;  a high priority research project on the Google Earth Engine ; and  a cultural project to build online exhibitions on the rivers of India .
The details of State/UT-wise flood forecasting stations are given below :
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State/UT-wise Flood Forecasting Stations
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Sl.
No.
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Name of State/ UT
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Number of Flood Forecasting Stations
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Level
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Inflow
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Total
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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10
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10
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20
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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3
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1
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4
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3
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Assam
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30
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0
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30
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4
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Bihar
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40
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3
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43
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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1
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2
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3
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6
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Gujarat
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6
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8
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14
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7
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Haryana
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1
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1
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2
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8
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Himachal Pradesh
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1
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0
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1
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9
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Jammu & Kashmir
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3
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0
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3
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10
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Jharkhand
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2
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15
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17
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11
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Karnataka
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1
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14
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15
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12
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Kerela
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4
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2
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6
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13
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Madhya Pradesh
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2
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12
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14
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14
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Maharashtra
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8
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14
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22
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15
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Odisha
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12
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7
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19
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16
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Rajasthan
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4
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11
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15
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17
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Sikkim
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3
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5
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8
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18
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Tamil Nadu
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4
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11
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15
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19
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Telangana
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5
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9
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14
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20
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Tripura
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2
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0
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2
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21
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Uttar Pradesh
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39
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5
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44
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22
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Uttarakhand
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4
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4
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8
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23
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West Bengal
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12
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4
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16
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24
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Daman & Diu
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1
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0
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1
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25
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NCT of Delhi
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2
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0
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2
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Total
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200
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138
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338
CWC issues short range  flood forecast based on gauge to gauge correlation and medium range  advisory flood forecast based on models to the concerned stakeholders at 338 stations  across the country, including the State of Haryana. The dissemination of flood forecasts is done through dedicated web-portals, social media, flood bulletins, emails etc.
CWC maintains 2 Flood Forecasting Stations in Haryana: 1 Level Forecasting Station and 1 Inflow Forecasting Station in river Yamuna.
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Flood Forecasting Information in Haryana
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Name of the river
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Name of FF site
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District
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Basin Name
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Yamuna
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Karnal Bridge 
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Karnal
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Ganga & its tributaries
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Yamuna
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Tajewala Weir  
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Yamunanagar
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Ganga & its tributaries
Further, there are 10 Hydrological Observation  stations in Haryana.
The accuracy of the forecast depends upon many factors such as rainfall forecast, structure operation and drainage congestion. Generally higher lead time forecasts have relatively lower accuracy than shorter lead time forecasts.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Steps to Enhance Work Capacity of Khadi Industries in the Country
The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, through Khadi and Village Industries Commission , has taken the following steps to enhance the work capacity of Khadi Industries in the country including Rajasthan:
- Modified Market Development Assistance  scheme introduced to help Khadi Institutions  to reorient their activities extending adequate emphasis towards increasing artisans' earnings as well as ensuring quality of Khadi to customers. MMDA for Cotton / Muslin / Woollen & Polyvastra shall be calculated @ 35% on Prime Cost. In case of Silk Khadi, the quantum of MMDA will be @ 20% on Prime Cost. 35% of this assistance is given as incentive to the Khadi Artisans, 14% as incentive to the Karyakartas and 51% as a share of Khadi Institutions .
- Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans: Under this component, financial assistance is provided to Khadi artisans to construct workshed. For construction of individual workshed, an assistance upto Rs 1,20,000/- or 75% of the cost  and for group workshed , an assistance upto Rs. 80,000/- per artisan or 75% of the cost , whichever is less, is provided.
- Strengthening of Infrastructure of Weak Khadi Institution and Assistance for Marketing Infrastructure: This component provides financial support to the Weak Khadi Institutions with assistance of Rs. 15 lakh per KI to regain normalcy. Besides, financial assistance of Rs. 25 lakh per sales outlet is also provided to KIs/Departmental Outlets for its renovation.
Apart from the above, a Khadi Knowledge Portal  has been created under Centre of Excellence for Khadi , in which designs, specifications with sketches are uploaded for adoption by KIs. Also, Capacity Building workshops have already been conducted by CoEK for Khadi Institutions at different locations.
KVIC is setting up Marino Wool Raw Material Bank at Bikaner, Rajasthan in order to supply raw material needed by KIs for increased production, thereby increasing earnings of the Khadi artisans.
Total of 30,519 Khadi workers is currently employed in Khadi Industries in the State of Rajasthan.
KVIC implements various schemes under the Khadi Vikas Yojana for improving the income of Khadi artisans which are as follows:
- 35% quantum of Modified Marketing Development Assistance  is provided to artisans as incentive in case of KIs of Cotton, Woolen, Polyvastra and 30% quantum of MMDA is provided as incentive to KIs for Silk.
- Financial assistance is also provided under Workshed Scheme for construction of individual as well as group workshed for smooth and fatigue free work environment.
Apart from the above, spinning wages of artisans have been increased from Rs. 7.50/-per hank to Rs.10.00/-per hank and weaving wages for Cotton Khadi, Woollen Khadi and Polyvastra have been increased by 10% w.e.f. 01.04.2023.
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Girish Karnad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Girish Karnad.
“Girish Karnad will be remembered for his versatile acting across all mediums. He also spoke passionately on causes dear to him. His works will continue being popular in the years to come. Saddened by his demise. May his soul rest in peace”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC sets world record on World Honey-Bee Day
‘Honey Mission’ to create job avenues for unemployed youths and aspiring young entrepreneurs
Khadi and Village Industries Commission  has created a new world record of distributing maximum number of bee-boxes in a single day – beating previous best of 841 in Israel around two years ago. May 21 is celebrated as World Honey Bee Day. Today, KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena distributed 1,000 bee-boxes among 100 people belonging to the Mishing Assamese tribe in the Kaziranga forest, thereby setting a new world record.
Responding to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for ‘Sweet Revolution’, the KVIC came in an action mode with its enthusiastic ‘Honey Mission’ with a target of distributing 1.3 lakh bee-boxes across the nation before November 2018 – right from Narmada valley of Gujarat to Kaziranga Forest in Assam, and from hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir to dense forests of Mysuru.
The KVIC had aimed to create jobs for youths giving them an adroit pair of hands. At Kaziranga, practical training was imparted to 100 beneficiaries in examination of honeybee colonies, acquaintance with apicultural equipment, identification and management of bee enemies and diseases, honey extraction and wax purification, and management of bee colonies in spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Besides giving them certificates of trained bee-keepers, the KVIC experts also delved upon honey bee species, colony organization, division of labor and life cycle of honey bees; management of honey bee colonies during different seasons. The KVIC also distributed 200 gm. Honey bottles to 500 school kids of Sankar Dev Sishu Niketan, at Kohera village in Kaziranga. Altogether 25,000 honey bottles were distributed across the country by KVIC on May 21 to celebrate the World Honey Bee Day.
KVIC Chairman Shri V K Saxena, said that besides production of 30,000 kilograms of high-quality honey from these bee-boxes in the zero-pollution Kaziranga area, bee-keeping would open many job avenues for the unemployed youths and aspiring young entrepreneurs. “Being the nodal agency of Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme , the KVIC would provide loans for setting up units of processing, packaging and labelling units for honey,” he said, adding, “The development initiatives taken by KVIC in Assam have given a ray of hope for tribal people here and they are willing to be the part of development. The bee-keeping will also enhance the rich flora and fauna of the Kaziranga forest area through cross-pollination.”
The KVIC had last year established Khadi training-cum-production centre in association with Assam forest department, providing 25 charkhas, five looms and other accessories to the village artisans at Silimkhowa village. It was for the first time in Assam, when Cotton Khadi work was started with 10-spindle charkhas, providing job opportunities to nearly 50 rural families of this area, Shri Saxena further said.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Canada on collaboration among Chartered Accountant Institutions
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the "Memorandum of Understanding " between "Institute of Chartered Accountants of India " and "Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada ".
Details:
Approval of the Cabinet has been granted in respect of Ex-post facto approval of the MoU signed in 2011 and approval for signing of MoU between ICAI, India and CPA, Canada and the MoU envisages arrangements for reciprocal membership that will apply to the respective members of both the Institutes subject to specified criteria. The MoU also includes further collaboration on the definition, learning, and evaluation of the professional qualities and skills and competencies of entry-level Chartered Accountants.
Impact:
The aim is to work together to develop a mutually beneficial relationship in the best interest of ICAI members, students and their organizations. The MoU will provide an opportunity to the ICAI members to expand their professional horizon and simultaneously ICAI will become an entity to aid strengthen brand building of local nations. The MoU will foster strong working relations between the ICAI & CPA Canada.
Beneficiaries:
The MoU would help encourage more and more young Indian Chartered Accountants to take up the recognition of "CPA Canada" professional designation to further help them pursue professional opportunities in Canada. A number of Indian Chartered Accountants are holding top level positions in Canadian companies and with the recognition from CPA Canada, the Canadian Corporates would trust Indian talent and skills more and proceed to hire them.
Implementation strategy and Targets
The MoU will apply to members of good standing who have gained membership in the ICAI or one of the Canadian Provincial CPA bodies by meeting the education, examination and practical experience requirements of the ICAI or the Canadian Provincial CPA bodies respectively. This agreement does not automatically apply to individuals who have gained membership of the ICAI or the Canadian Provincial CPA Bodies through another agreement with a third party.
Background
ICAI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament of India, The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949', to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. “CPA Canada" Institute is the national organization established to support a unified Canadian accounting profession.
Ministry of Finance
Central Government issues Notifications allowing Health and Motor  insurance policyholders to make premium payments till May 15th which are due for renewal during COVID-19 lockdown
To ensure a continued cover and hassle-free claims payment during the grace period
With a view to mitigate hardship to the policyholders whose Health and Motor  insurance policies are due for renewal during COVID-19 lockdown, the Central Government issued Notifications allowing such policyholders to make premium payments till May 15th. This will ensure a continued cover and hassle-free claims payment during the grace period. The notification says that the policy holders whose health or motor vehicle third party insurance policies fall due for renewal during the period on and from the 25th March, 2020 up to the 3rd May, 2020 and who are unable to make payment of their renewal premium on time in view of the prevailing situation in the country as a result of Corona Virus disease , are allowed to make such payment for renewal of policies to their insurers on or before the 15th May, 2020 to ensure continuity of the statutory motor vehicle third party insurance cover from the date on which the policy falls due for renewal, so that any valid claim triggered during the grace period can be paid.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
All India Registration of Vehicles
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways vide G.S.R 594 , dated 26.08.2021 has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles i.e. “Bharat series ”. A personal vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to another. This vehicle registration facility under “Bharat series ” will be available on voluntary basis to Defence personnel, employees of Central Government/ State Governments/ Central/ State Public Sector Undertakings and private sector companies/organizations, which have their offices in four or more States/Union territories. This will facilitate free movement of personal vehicles across States/UTs of India upon relocation.
The motor vehicle tax will be levied for two years or in multiple of two. After completion of the fourteenth year, the motor vehicle tax shall be levied annually which shall be half of the amount that was being charged earlier for that vehicle.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Government caps Trade Margin on Oxygen Concentrators
Trade Margins capped at 70%
NPPA to inform revised MRPs within a week
In view of the extraordinary circumstances arising due to the COVID pandemic that has resulted in recent volatility in Maximum Retail Prices  of Oxygen Concentrators, the Government has decided to step-in to regulate the price of Oxygen Concentrators. As per information collected by the government, margin at the level of distributor currently ranges up to 198%.
By invoking extraordinary powers under Para 19 of the DPCO, 2013 in larger public interest NPPA has capped the Trade Margin up to 70% on Price to Distributor  level on Oxygen Concentrators. Earlier, in February 2019 NPPA had successfully capped the Trade Margin on Anti-cancer Drugs. Based on the notified Trade Margin, NPPA has instructed the manufacturers / importers to report revised MRP within three days. Revised MRPs will be informed in public domain within a week by NPPA.
Every retailer, dealer, hospital and institution shall display price list as furnished by the manufacturer, on a conspicuous part of the business premises in a manner so as to be easily accessible to any person wishing to consult the same. The manufacturers / importers not complying with the revised MRP after Trade Margin capping, shall be liable to deposit the overcharged amount along with interest @15% and penalty up to 100% under the provisions of the Drugs  Order, 2013 read with Essential Commodities Act, 1955. State Drug Controllers  shall monitor the compliance of the order to ensure that no manufacturer, distributer, retailer shall sell Oxygen Concentrators to any consumer at a price exceeding the revised MRP, to prevent instances of black-marketing.
The Order shall be applicable up to 30th November 2021, subject to review.
With the spurt in cases under COVID 2.0 pandemic in the country, demand for Medical Oxygen has gone considerably. The Government is striving to ensure uninterrupted supply of Oxygen and Oxygen Concentrators in adequate quantity in the country during the pandemic. Oxygen Concentrator is a Non-Scheduled Drug and presently under voluntary licensing framework of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization . Its price is being monitored under the provisions of DPCO 2013.
Ministry of Education
Steps taken for Training of teachers for online classes
DIKSHA has been leveraged to deliver online courses to teachers on multiple competencies. Till now, 6 states, NCERT and CBSE have already started their programs and have uploaded more than 200 courses and have collectively trained 12 Lakh teachers. This has led to 8 crore learning sessions for these teachers.
CBSE has uploaded 20 courses on competencies like Experiential learning, pedagogical competencies, ICT etc. and have trained more than 1 Lakh teachers already. NCERT has also started leveraging DIKSHA and has uploaded 2 courses and NISHTHA training modules are being uploaded with the goal of training 40 Lakh teachers across the country.
States such as UP has launched 88 courses, Gujarat has launched 30 courses, Madhya Pradesh has uploaded 11 courses and both Haryana and Rajasthan have launched 5 courses which are relevant to the needs of their teachers leading to high enrolment and completion rate.
The courses are available on https://diksha.gov.in/explore-course
This information was given by the Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
Change of Guard Ceremony to Resume from October 9
The Change of Guard Ceremony, which was discontinued due to Covid-19 pandemic, will resume from October 9, 2021. This Ceremony will take place on every Saturday  between 0800 a.m. and 0900 a.m.
Entry will be through prior online booking which can be made at https://presidentofindia.nic.in
or https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/.